Metamorphosis @ BATS
This powerful allegory from the tortured pen of Franz Kafka and adapted by theatre's wild child Steven Berkoff, is a breath taking ride of startling imagery, physical prowess, pulsating rhythm and an emphatic soundscape.
Metamorphosis at BATS Theatre from July 9-19 is the inaugural production from EnsembleImpact, a new collaboration between Wellington's finest theatre practitioners: a company dedicated to the growth and pursuit of excellence in theatre. This powerful allegory from the tortured pen of Franz Kafka and adapted by theatre's wild child Steven Berkoff, is a breath taking ride of startling imagery, physical prowess, pulsating rhythm and an emphatic soundscape.
Metamorphosis at BATS Theatre from July 9-19 is the inaugural production from EnsembleImpact, a new collaboration between Wellington's finest theatre practitioners: a company dedicated to the growth and pursuit of excellence in theatre.Metamorphosis features the acting talent of Simon Vincent (Winslow Boy, A Renaissance Man), Donogh Rees (Te Karakia, Shortland St), Angela Green (Jane and the Dragon, Doubt), Nick Dunbar (Insider's Guide to Love), Francis Biggs, Will Harris and is directed by Jude Gibson (A Streetcar Named Desire, Who wants to be 100?). Designed by Brian King (Niu Sila), and Ulli Briese with music by Murray Hickman (Strike).
"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams - he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect - "
Unable to communicate, his movement improbable, his voice impossible, his body monstrous, Gregor makes a desperate attempt to connect with his loved ones - with dire consequences.
His family react with fear and loathing which quickly turns to pain and concern, indifference, hatred and finally: "how do we relieve the burden of the 'thing' in the back room?'
Metamorphosis By Steven Berkoff
An Adaption of the story by Franz Kafka
9 - 19 July, 7.30pm
BATS Theatre: 1 Kent Terrace
$20 waged/$13 unwaged
Bookings: 802 4175 or book@bats.co.nz
Sponsors: Wellington City Council, Trust House, Pub Charity, Perry Foundation, Performing Arts Foundation of New Zealand, The Church, Spectrum Print
01/07/08